Human Capital Senior Associate-Emirati

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities We are seeking a Human Capital Senior Associate to contribute to payroll administration, employee records management, HR systems support, and day-to-day people operations activities. This position requires strong analytical capabilities, advanced spreadsheet skills, and experience working within structured HR environments. Assist with monthly payroll preparation, including employee data verification, allowances, deductions, overtime records, and payroll reconciliations. Maintain employee information across HR platforms, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality. Coordinate administrative aspects of recruitment activities, including candidate scheduling, documentation, and hiring records. Ensure HR processes are carried out in line with applicable UAE employment regulations and internal procedures. Generate and maintain workforce reports, payroll summaries, trackers, and management information using advanced Excel functions. Support employee onboarding, exits, and related administrative processes. Maintain records relating to attendance, leave management, employment documentation, visas, and workforce administration. Provide first-level support for employee queries related to payroll, HR systems, and operational HR matters. Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to ensure efficient delivery of HR services. Desired Candidate Profile Mandatory Requirements Candidates must be UAE National only Experience Minimum 2 years of experience in HR Operations, People Operations, Payroll Administration, or a similar function. Demonstrated experience supporting payroll processes within the UAE. Working knowledge of UAE employment legislation and HR compliance practices. Experience using HR systems, HRIS platforms, or ERP solutions. Experience preparing workforce, payroll, or HR analytics reports. Technical Skills Advanced Excel capability, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis. Strong understanding of payroll inputs and payroll-related processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience working with enterprise HR or payroll systems. Competencies Strong analytical and numerical aptitude. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously. Professional handling of confidential employee information. Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills. Ability to interpret data and present meaningful insights. Proactive approach to issue resolution and process improvement. Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Preferred Requirements Experience supporting talent acquisition or recruitment coordination activities. Exposure to employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding and separation processes. Previous experience within a large corporate, financial services, government-related, or highly regulated organization. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry RecruitmentPlacement FirmExecutive Search Department / Functional Area HRHuman RelationsIndustrial Relations Keywords People Operations SpecialistWorkforce Planning SpecialistHR GeneralistHR OperationsTalent AcquisitionOnboardingTalent Management AssociateSenior HR Officer Get real-time job updates only on our App